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The Science of Salvation

Lesson 1—April 2, 19

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God's Eternal Purpose

MEMORY VERSE: "I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever:

nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it: and God doeth it, that men

should fear before Him." Eccl. 3:14.

The Keynote: "We need to study the working out of God's purpose

in the history of nations and in the revelation of things to come, that we

may estimate at their true value things seen and things unseen; that we

may learn what is the true aim of life; that, viewing the things of time

in the light of eternity, we may put them to their truest and noblest use.

Thus, learning here the principles of His kingdom and becoming its

subjects and citizens, we may be prepared at His coming to enter with

Him into its possession."—"Education," p. 184.

"The word of God, like the character of its divine Author, presents

mysteries which can never be fully comprehended by finite beings. . . .

It presents to us His purposes, which embrace all the ages of human

history, and which will reach their fulfillment only in the endless cycles

of eternity."—"Testimonies," vol. 5, p. 699.

THE LESSON

What is revealed to us regarding the permanent nature of God's

plans and works? What should the knowledge of this fact lead men to

do? Eccl. 3:14.

What is the secret of the unchangeableness of the plans and pur-

poses of God? Mal. 3:6; Heb. 13:8.

NOTE.—God's plans and purposes are unchangeable because He is

Himself unchangeable. Hence what He does endures forever. So also

with Christ. God's love for man, His mercy, His justice, change not.

What is said of the power and wisdom of God? Of His ability to

perform His pleasure? Ps. 147:5; Jer. 32:17.

What enables the Lord alone to lay permanent plans for the fu-

ture and then carry them out? Isa„ 46:9-11.

NOTE.—"I

have purposed it, I will also do it." Verse 11. All God's

plans and works are permanent and eternal because His vision compre-

hends eternity. He never makes mistakes nor does He experiment, be-

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cause He sees the end from the beginning. His purpose like His char-

acter is unchangeable. His way of accomplishing His purpose may alter,

due to conditions produced by the perversity and rebellions of humanity,

but God's purpose is the same to all eternity. How different it is with us!

Because our vision is narrow and limited, our plans are temporary and

must be revised constantly or abandoned. How changed our lives would

be if we could comprehend more of God's eternal purposes for us!

"Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God's ideal

for His children."—"Edueation," p. 18.

How certain of success are the plans of God? How impossible is

it to frustrate them? Isa. 14:24, 27.

Who exalted himself against the purposes of Jehovah? How did

the enemy express his purpose? How was his failure foretold? Verses

12-15.

NOTE.—"Satan, in his efforts to deceive and tempt our race, had

thought to frustrate the divine plan in man's creation; but Christ now

asks that this plan be carried into effect, as if man had never fallen."—

"The Great Controversy," p. 484.

"It was Satan's purpose to bring about an eternal separation be-

tween God and man; but in Christ we become more closely united to God

than if we had never fallen. In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound

Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the

eternal ages He is linked with us."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 25.

What was the original purpose of God regarding this earth?

What kind of human beings were to inhabit it? Isa. 45:18; Ps. 37 : 29.

How has God's original plan for mankind been frustrated? Gen.

3:6, 16-19; Rom. 3:10, 21.

NOTE.—God's original plan anticipated a world peopled with sinless

beings. The transgression of Adam and Eve brought to them and to

all their posterity the results of sin. For their sakes the earth was

cursed. All mankind was hopelessly entangled in the net of Satan.

Hope of release from this bondage, and restoration to the sinless state

according to God's first plan, lay only in the Redeemer. God's eternal

purpose remained unchanged.

While the great enemy has attempted to thwart the plan of the

Lord for this earth, what additional assurance have we that he cannot

disannul it? Rev. 21:1, 5.

NOTE.—"God's original purpose in the creation of the earth is ful-

filled as it is made the eternal abode of the redeemed. 'The righteous

shall inherit the land, and dwell therein forever.' "—"The Great Con-

troversy," p. 674.

"Then it is that the redeemed from among men will receive their

promised inheritance. Thus God's purpose for Israel will meet with

literal fulfillment. That which God purposes, man is powerless to dis-

annul.. Even amid the working of evil, God's purposes have been moving

steadily forward to their accomplishment."—"Prophets and Kings,"

p. 720.

10.

What experience in the history of ancient Israel shows that be-

cause of man's failure the Lord must temporarily delay or alter His

plans for carrying out His purpose? Num. 14:32-34, margin.

NOTE.—"It was not the will of God that Israel should wander forty

years in the wilderness; He desired to lead them directly to the land of

Canaan, and establish them there, a holy, happy people. But 'they

could not enter in because of unbelief.' Because of their backsliding-

and apostasy, they perished in the desert, and others were raised up

to enter the Promised Land. In like manner, it was not the will of'

God' that the coming of Christ should be so long delayed, and His peo-

ple should remain so many years in this world of sin and sorrow. But

unbelief separated them from God. As they refused to do the work.

which He had appointed them, others were raised up to proclaim the-

message."—"The Great Controversy," p. 458.

11.

Though ancient Israel eventually failed to fulfill God's purpose,.

how will His plan finally be carried out through spiritual Israel? Gal..

3:29; Rom. 11:25, 26.

NOTE.—"That which God purposed to do for the world through

Israel, the chosen nation, He will finally accomplish through His church

on earth to-day, . . . and to them will be fulfilled all the covenant prom-

ises made by Jehovah to His ancient people."—"Prophets and Kings,"

pp. 713, 714.

In speaking of this far-reaching and eternal purpose of the ages,,

the Lord's servant wrote: "Like the stars in the vast circuit of their ap-

pointed path, God's purposes know no haste and no delay."—"The Desire

of Ages," p. 31.

God's plans for His children must often be altered because of the

failure of His people, but His eternal purpose is unalterable.

12.

With whom does the plan of the ages originate? Through

whom is it revealed? For what purpose? Rom. 16:25, 26.

NOTE.—"In the darkest days of her long conflict with evil, the church

of God has been given revelations of the eternal purpose of Jehovah.

His people have been permitted to look beyond the trials of the present

to the triumphs of the future,.when, the warfare having been accom-

plished, the redeemed will enter into possession of the Promised Land.

These visions of future glory, scenes pictured by the hand of God, should

be dear to His church to-day, when the controversy of the ages is rapidly

closing, and the promised blessings are soon to be realized in all their

fullness."—"Prophets and Kings," p. 722.

13.

What is the ultimate purpose of the plait of redemption?

Through whom and by what event is it accomplished? Col. 1:20.

14.

What event in the plan of salvation shows the precision with-

which a definite plan was being carried out? Gal. 4:4.

NOTE.—"So in heaven's council the hour for the coming of Christ

had been determined. When the great clock of time pointed to that

hour, Jesus was born in Bethlehem."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 32.

15.

By what words did Christ indicate His knowledge of the work-

ing out of a definite schedule in His life? What assurance of safety

from His enemies did this give Him? John 7:6, 8, 30.

16.

Did Jesus foreknow the crisis of Calvary, and how did this

knowledge affect Him? What shows that He died at an appointed time?

John 12:23, 27; 13:1, 27.

17.

How definite are God's plans for each of us individually? What

is essential in order to be numbered with the called of God? Rom. 8:28.

NOTE.—"God never leads His children otherwise than. they would

choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning, and dis-

cern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as coworkers with

Him."—Id., p. 225.

' No accidents occur with God. In every event in the history of men

and nations, either the Lord is directing to carry out His eternal pur-

pose, or Satan, seeking to brdak or hinder God's purpose, intervenes with

his schemes and devisings. Satan may, because of humanity's weakness,

prevail for a time, but eventually God's purpose will be carried out in

its fullness.

18.

After all, how limited is our present vision? When will all the

mysteries of life be made clear? 1 Cor. 13:9-12.

NOTE.—"Every redeemed one will understand the ministry of angels

in his own life. The angel who was his guardian from his earliest mo-

ment; the angel who watched his steps, and covered his head in the day

of peril; the angel who was with him in the valley of the shadow of

death, who marked his resting place, who was the first to greet him in

the resurrection morning,—what will it be to hold converse with him,

and to learn the history of divine interposition in the individual life, of

heavenly cooperation in every work for humanity!

"All the perplexities of life's experience will then be made plain.

Where to us have appeared only confusion and disappointment, broken

purposes and thwarted plans, will be seen a grand, overruling, victorious

purpose, a divine harmony."—"Education," p. 305.

Lesson 2—April 9, 1932

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The One Mediator

MEMORY VERSE: "There is one God, and one Mediator between God and

man, the Man Christ Jesus." 1 Tim. 2:5.

The Keynote: "The Son of God, heaven's glorious Commander, was

touched with pity for the fallen race. His heart was moved with infinite

compassion as the woes of the lost world rose up before Him. But divine

love had conceived a plan whereby man might be redeemed. The broken

law of God demanded the life of the sinner. In all the universe there

was but one who could, in behalf of man, satisfy its claims. Since the

divine law is as sacred as God Himself, only one equal with God could

make atonement for its transgression. None but Christ could redeem

fallen man from the curse of the law, and bring him again into har-

mony with Heaven. Christ would take upon Himself the guilt and

shame of sin,—sin so offensive to a holy God that it must separate the

Father and His Son. Christ would reach to the depths of misery to

rescue the ruined race."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 63.

THE LESSON

Through whom was the work of creation accomplished? How

much did this include? Heb. 1:1, 2.

What further assurance is given that Christ was the spokesman

of the Godhead in creation? John 1:1-3, 14.

How does the prophet Isaiah link Christ's power to create with

His power to save?. Isa. 44:24, 22.

What does the apostle Paul say concerning Christ's power both

to create and to redeem? Col. 1:14-16.

NOTE.—The evidence by which we know that Christ can redeem from

all sin and make man a new creature is the fact that He had the power

to create all things in the beginning. To deny His power to create is to

deny His power to redeem or re-create. The Sabbath therefore stands

as a memorial of both creation and redemption.

"The fall of man filled all heaven with sorrow. . . . None but Christ

could redeem fallen man from the curse of the law, and bring him again

into harmony with Heaven. . . . The angels prostrated themselves at

the feet of their Commander, and offered to become a sacrifice for man.

But an angel's life could not pay the debt; only He who created man had

power to redeem him."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," pp. 63-65.

What marvelous work of creation has been done in the heart of

every Christian? 2 Cor. 5:17.

NOTE.—"If any man is in Christ, there is a new creation." R. V.,

margin. "None but Christ can fashion anew the character that has been

ruined by sin."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 38.

In what language did Peter declare Christ to be the only means

of salvation? How did Paul state the same truth? Acts 4:12; 1 Tim.

2:5.

What four offices are ascribed to Christ in Isaiah 33:22? Because

He is the "one lawgiver," what is He able to do? James 4:12.

NOTE.—"Christ was not only the leader of the Hebrews in the wil-

derness,—the Angel in whom was the name of Jehovah, and who, veiled

in the cloudy pillar, went before the host,—but it was He who gave the

law to Israel. Amid the awful glory of Sinai, Christ declared in the

hearing of all the people the ten precepts of His Father's law. It was

He who gave to Moses the law engraved upon the tables of stone."—

"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 366.

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"He who proclaimed the law from Sinai, and delivered to Moses the

precepts of the ritual law, is the same that spoke the Sermon on the

Mount."—Id., p. 373.

When the Lawgiver came into the world, what relation did He

sustain toward His own law? What reason is given for this? What are

the blessed results? Gal. 4:4, 5.

NomE.—The Son of God is the Creator, Lawgiver, and Redeemer.

Since only the Creator has the power to redeem, so only the Lawgiver

can redeem those who are under the curse or condemnation of the law.

"Since the law of Jehovah is the foundation of His government in

heaven as well as upon the earth, even the life of an angel could not be

accepted as a sacrifice for its transgression."—Id., p. 66.

What is sin declared to be? For what purpose did Christ come to

this earth? How only is obedience to the law possible? 1 John 3:4, 5;

Rom. 8:3, 4.

10.

By what two terms is the mediatorial work of our Lord de-

scribed? How inclusive is this atoning service? 1 John 2:1, 2.

11.

In whom only is the hope of eternal life? 1 John 5:11, 12; John

6:68.

12.

Where did the Jews think they obtained eternal life? What was

the cause of their failure? John 5:39, 40.

NOTE.—The Revised Version reads: "Ye search the Scriptures, be-

cause ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they

which bear witness of Me."

13.

What is the purpose of the Scriptures in the plan of God? In

whom alone is salvation? 2 Tim. 3:15. ,

NOTE.—The Bible from Genesis to Revelation is "the revelation of

Jesus Christ." Its purpose is to acquaint men with the plan of salva-

tion by revealing to them the person through whom alone life is possi-

ble. The purpose of Scripture, of every doctrine, of the gospel message,

is to lead us to Christ as a personal Saviour. If we would have eternal

life, we must obtain it from Him who is the life. Christ indicated the

true mission of the gospel message when He began at "Moses and all

the prophets" and expounded to the disciples "in all the Scriptures the

things concerning Himself." Luke 24:27.

14.

Of what besides life is Christ the only source? Col. 2:3.

NOTE.—"We can trace the line of the world's teachers as far back

as human records extend; but the Light was before them. As the moon

and the stars of our solar system shine by the reflected light of the sun,

so, as far as their teaching is true, do the world's great thinkers reflect

the rays of the Sun of Righteousness. Every gleam of thought, every

flash of the intellect, is from the Light of the world."—"Education,"

pp. 13, 14.

15.

What did Jesus declare Himself to be? What bleisings come to

all who follow Him? John 8:12.

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NOTE.—"The first gleam of light that pierced the gloom in which sin

had wrapped the world, came from Christ. And from Him has come

every ray of heaven's brightness that has fallen upon the inhabitants

of the earth. In the plan of redemption, Christ is the Alpha and the

Omega,—the First and the Last."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 367.

16.

By what other familiar illustration did Jesus declare Himself

to be the only avenue by which we may enter the kingdom? John 10:

7-10.

17.

How was this great truth revealed to Jacob? What did Jacob

call this ladder? How did Christ interpret this dream? Gen. 28:12, 16,

17; John 1:51.

NOTE.—"In this vision the plan of redemption was presented to

Jacob. . . . The ladder represents Jesus, the appointed medium of

communication. Had He not with His own merits bridged the gulf that

sin had made, the ministering angels could have held no communion with

fallen man. Christ connects man in his weakness and helplessness with

the source of infinite power."—Id., p. 184.

18.

What statement of the Saviour's summarizes the truths of this

lesson? John 14:6.

NOTE.—"By sin, earth was cut off from heaven, and alienated from

its communion; but Jesus has connected it again with the sphere of

glory. His love has encircled man, and reached the highest heaven. The

light which fell from the open portals upon the head of our Saviour,

will fall upon us as we pray for help to resist temptation. The voice

which spoke to Jesus says to every believing soul, 'This is My beloved

child, in whom I am well pleased.' "—"The Desire of Ages," p. 113.

Lesson 3—April 16, 1932

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Sin in the Light of Calvary

MEMORY VERSE: "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our

Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

Gal. 6:14.

The Keynote: "Christ was the prince of sufferers; but His suffering

was from a sense of the malignity of sin, a knowledge that through

familiarity with evil, man had become blinded to its enormity. Christ

saw how deep is the hold of sin upon the human heart, how few would

be willing to break from its power. He knew that without help from

God, humanity must perish, and He saw multitudes perishing within

reach of abundant help.

"Upon Christ as our substitute and surety was laid the iniquity of

us all. He was counted a transgressor, that He might redeem us from

the condemnation of the law. The guilt of every descendant of Adam

was pressing upon His heart. The wrath of God against sin, the terri-

ble manifestation of His displeasure because of iniquity, filled the soul

of His Son with consternation. . . . The withdrawal of the divine

countenance from the Saviour in this hour of supreme anguish pierced

His heart with a sorrow that can never be fully understood by man. So

great was this agony that His physical pain was hardly felt. . . . He

feared that sin was so offensive to God, that their separation was to be

eternal. Christ felt the anguish which the sinner will feel when mercy

shall no longer plead for the guilty race. It was the sense of sin, bring-

ing the Father's wrath upon Him as man's substitute, that made the

cup He drank so bitter, and broke the heart of the Son of God."—"The

Desire of Ages," pp. 752, 753.

THE LESSON

What is the Scriptural definition of sin? 1 John 3:4.

What is the penalty for transgression? Rom. 6:23.

How many have passed under the sentence of death? Why are

all included? What has made it possible for guilty man to escape this

death penalty? Rom. 5:12, 6.

How many sinners are comprehended in the divine plan? Heb.

2:9, last part.

NOTE.—The divine law is a transcript of the character of the Law-

giver, and is as eternal and unchangeable as God Himself. It could not,

therefore, be set aside or its penalty remitted. The only way of escape

was for the sinless Lawgiver to atone for the transgression of the law

by His meeting the penalty as man's substitute. The plan is broad

enough to include every sinner, but only those who accept the provision

will enjoy its full benefits.

What is the innocent Substitute or Sin Bearer called? John 1:29.

Under what symbol is Christ represented as ministering in our

behalf before the throne of God? Rev. 5:6.

How did Abel show his faith in the plan of salvation? What tes-

timony did he thus receive? Gen. 4:4; Heb. 11:4.

Through what experience did Abraham pass which gave him a

view of the Father's sacrifice of Calvary? Gen. 22:1-13.

How did the revelation affect him? John 8:56.

NOTE.—"It was to impress Abraham's mind with the reality of the

gospel, as well as to test his faith, that God commanded him to slay his

son. The agony which he endured during the dark days of that fearful

trial, was permitted that he might understand from his own experience

something of the greatness of the sacrifice made by the infinite God for

man's redemption."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 154.

10.

In what event did Paul find the only occasion for boasting?

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What change did the cross bring in the apostle's relation to the world?

Gal. 6:14.

NOTE.—"At the gate of Damascus the vision of the Crucified One

changed the whole current of his [Paul's] life."—"Education," p. 65.

The once proud Pharisee could now express the sentiments recorded in

Philippians 3:7, 8. His relation to the things of the world was so

changed by his vision of the cross that the things he once hated he now

loved, and the things he once loved he now hated.

"The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth

around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood

and appreciated, every truth in the word of God, from Genesis to Reve-

lation, must be studied in the light that streams from the cross of Cal-

vary."—"Gospel Workers," p. 315.

11.

What new conception of sin comes with the realization of the

penalty to be inflicted? Rom. 7:13.

NOTE.—The enormity of a crime can be judged by the penalty in-

flicted. The death sentence is the maximum. penalty and therefore in-

dicates a most serious infraction of law. In order to meet the penalty

for the transgression of the divine law, Christ had to experience all the

anguish and suffering of the lost sinner. The cross, therefore, reveals.

to man the awful nature of sin in God's sight.

"The existence of sin is unexplainable; therefore not a soul knows.

what God is until he sees himself in the light reflected from the cross

of Calvary, and detests himself as a sinner, in the bitterness of his soul'

—"Testimonies to Ministers," pp. 264, 265.

12.

While meeting the penalty of sin as our substitute, what did.

Christ fear sin had done? Matt. 27:46.

NoTE.—"Bodily pain was but a small part of the agony of God's.

dear Son. The sins of the world were upon Him, also the sense of His.

Father's wrath as He suffers the penalty of the law transgressed. It.

was these that crushed His divine soul. It was the hiding of His Father's

face—a sense that His own dear Father had forsaken Him—which

brought despair. The separation that sin makes between God and man

was fully realized and keenly felt by the innocent, suffering Man of'

Calvary."—"Testimonies," vol. 2, p. 214.

13.

What individual experience is necessary in order to obtain de-

liverance from sin and death? What is the source of this new life?

How is it obtained? Gal. 2:20.

NoTE.—"As the sinner, drawn by the power of Christ, approaches.

the uplifted cross, and prostrates himself before it, there is a new crea-

tion. A new heart is given him. He becomes a new creature in Christ

Jesus. Holiness finds that it has nothing more to require."—"Christ's

Object Lessons," p. 163.

14.

How else does Paul state the necessity of a continual life of

crucifixion? 1 Cor. 15:31.

15.

What blessed results come from keeping our eyes fixed cn Cal-.

vary? 2 Cor. 4:10, 11.

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NOTE.—"Reflections of Calvary will awaken tender, sacred, and

lively emotions in the Christian's heart. Praises to God and the Lamb

will be in their hearts and upon their lips. Pride and self-esteem can-

not flourish in the hearts that keep fresh in memory the scenes of Cal-

vary. . . . The contemplation of the matchless depths of a Saviour's

love should fill the mind, touch and melt the soul, refine and elevate the

affections, and completely transform the whole character."—"Testi-

monies," vol. 2, pp. 212, 213.

16.

How far-reaching will be

the results of Christ's victory on Cal-

vary? John 12:31, 32; Col. 1:20.

NOTE.—"If sinners can be led to give one earnest look at the cross,

if they can obtain a full view of the crucified Saviour, they will realize

the depth of God's compassion and the sinfulness of sin. Christ's death

proves God's great love for man. It is our pledge of salvation. To re-

move the cross from the Christian would be like blotting the sun from

the sky. The cross brings us near to God, reconciling us to Him. . . .

Without the cross, man could have no union with the Father. . . .

Kneeling in faith at the cross, he has reached the highest place to which

man can attain."—"The Acts of the Apostles," pp. 209, 210.

17.

What will be the theme of the new song that the redeemed sing?

Rev. 15:2, 3.

NOTE.—"Our little world is the lesson book of the universe. God's

wonderful purpose of grace, the mystery of redeeming love, is the theme

into which 'angels desire to look,' and it will be their study throughout

endless ages. Both the redeemed and the unfallen beings will find in the

cross of Christ their science and their song."—"The Desire of Ages,"

pp. 19, 20.

Lesson 4—April 23, 1932

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Godly Sorrow and Repentance

MEMORY VERSE: "Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to

be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death." 2 Cor. 7 :10.

The Keynote: "The light shining from the cross reveals the love of

God. His love is drawing us to Himself If we do not resist this draw-

ing, we shall be led to the foot of the cross in repentance for the sins

that have crucified the Saviour. Then the Spirit of God through faith

produces a new life in the soul. The thoughts and desires are brought

into obedience to the will of Christ. The heart, the mind, are created

anew in the image of Him who works in us to subdue all things to Him-

self."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 176.

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THE LESSON

With what call did Jesus begin His preaching? What special

reason for repentance was given? Matt. 4:17.

What similar message is now due? What experience follows genu-

ine repentance? Why is it necessary? What glorious experience will

follow the acceptance of the message? Acts 3:19-21.

NOTE.—"There is need to-day of such a revival of true heart re-

ligion as was experienced by ancient Israel. Repentance is the first step

that must be taken by all who would return to God. No one can do this

work for another. We must individually humble our souls before God,

and put away our idols. When we have done all that we can do, the

Lord will manifest to us His salvation."—"Patriarchs and Prophets,"

p. 590.

Through what agency are we led to repent of sin? John 16:7, 8.

NOTE.—"Real sorrow fol. sin is the result of the working of the Holy

Spirit."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 300.

What must precede true repentance for sin? What two kinds of

sorrow are named? To what does each lead? 2 Cor. 7:9, 10.

What reformations of life are produced by godly sorrow?

Verse 11.

What knowledge produces the sorrow that leads to repentance?

Rom. 2:4.

NOTE.—"As one is drawn to behold Jesus uplifted on the cross, he

discerns the sinfulness of humanity. He sees that it is sin which

scourged and crucified the Lord of glory. He sees that, while he has

been loved with unspeakable tenderness, his life has been a continual

scene of ingratitude and rebellion. He has forsaken his best Friend, and

abused heaven's most precious gift. He has crucified to himself the Son

of God afresh, and pierced anew that bleeding and stricken heart. He

is separated from God by a gulf of sin that is broad and black and

deep, and he mourns in brokenness of heart."—"Mount of Blessing,"

p. 22.

What experience gave Job a true vision of himself? With what

results? What changed attitude did he manifest toward his friends?

Job 42:5, 6, 10.

What bitter experience wrought a heart change in Peter? Matt.

26:69-75.

Nora.—"It was torture to his [Peter's] bleeding heart to know that

he had added the heaviest burden to the Saviour's humiliation and grief.

On the very spot where Jesus had poured out His soul in agony to His

Father, Peter fell upon his face, and wished that he might die."—"The

Desire of Ages," p. 713.

The experiences, commencing at Peter's denial of his Lord and lead-

ing up to the questioning by the Sea of Galilee (John 21:15-17), had

produced a different man. He had been converted, and "the transforma-

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tion in Peter was evident. The close, testing questions of the Lord had

not called out one forward, self-sufficient reply; and because of his

humiliation and repentance, Peter was better prepared than ever before

to act as shepherd to the flock."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 812.

What notable example shows that the sorrow of the world ends

in death? Matt. 27:3-5.

NOTE.—"The Saviour did not reproach His betrayer. He knew that

Judas did not repent; his confession was forced from his guilty soul

by an awful sense of condemnation and a looking for of judgment, but

he felt no deep, heart-breaking grief that he had betrayed the spotless

Son of God, and denied the Holy One of Israel."—Id., p. 722.

10.

By what must true repentance be accompanied? Prov. 28:13.

11.

To whom should confession be made? Ps. 32:5; Matt. 5:23, 24.

NOTE.—"Confess your sins to God, who only can forgive them, and

your faults to one another. If you have given offense to your friend or

neighbor, you are to acknowledge your wrong, and it is his duty freely

to forgive you. Then you are to seek the forgiveness of God, because

the brother you have wounded is the property of God, and in injuring

him you sinned against his Creator and Redeemer. . .

"True confession is always of a specific character, and acknowledges

particular sins. They may be of such a nature as to be brought before

God only; they may be wrongs that should be confessed to individuals

who have suffered injury through them; or they may be of a public

character, and should then be as publicly confessed. But all confession

should be definite and to the point, acknowledging the very sins of which

you are guilty."—"Steps to Christ," pp. 42, 43.

12.

Upon whom does Christ pronounce a special blessing? What

reward is promised to them? Matt. 5:3.

NOTE.—A recognition of our spiritual poverty is the first step

toward the kingdom. The Pharisees felt no spiritual need and, there-

fore, received nothing from Christ's bountiful hand.

"Jesus had presented the cup of blessing to those who felt that they

were 'rich, and increased with goods, and had need of nothing,' and they

had turned with scorn from the gracious gift. He who feels whole, who

thinks that he is reasonably good, and is contented with his condition,

does noVseek to become a partaker of the grace and righteousness of

Christ. Pride feels no need, and so it closes the heart against Christ

and the infinite blessings He came to give. There is no room for Jesus.

in the heart of such a person."—"Mount of Blessing," p. 19.

13.

By what parable did Christ illustrate the necessity of a humble

and repentant spirit? Luke 18:9-14.

NorE.—"In the days of Christ the religious leaders of the people

felt that they were rich in spiritual treasure. The prayer of the Phari-

see, 'God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men,' expressed the

feeling of his class, and, to a great degree, of the whole nation. But in

the throng that surrounded Jesus there were some who had a sense of

their spiritual poverty."—Id., p. 18.

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14.

What is the attitude of the careless and self-confident in the

Laodicean church toward their spiritual condition? How is their spirit-

ual poverty described? What timely admonition is therefore given?

Rev. 3:14-19.

15.

What effect will the final call to repentance have upon God's

remnant people? What will be the attitude of the ministers? What

blessings will follow? Joel 2:1, 12-18, 23, 24, 28, 32.

16.

What will be the attitude toward sin of those who are finally

sealed for the kingdom? What instruction was given concerning those

who are satisfied and unconcerned? Eze. 9:4-6.

NOTE.—"At

the time when the danger and depression of the church

are greatest, the little company who are standing in the light will be

sighing and crying for the abominations that are done in the land. But

more especially will their prayers arise in behalf of the church, because

its members are doing after the manner of the world."—"Testimonies,"

vol. 5, pp. 209, 210.

"The class who do not feel grieved over their own spiritual declen-

sion, nor mourn over the sins of others, will be left without the seal of

God. . . . The day of God's vengeance is just upon us. The seal of God

will be placed upon the foreheads of those only who sign and cry for

the abominations done in the land."—Id., pp. 211, 212.

"Not one of us will ever receive the seal of God while our characters

have one spot or stain upon them. It is left with us to remedy the de-

fects in our characters, to cleanse the soul temple of every defilement.

Then the latter rain will fall upon us as the early rain fell upon the

disciples• on the day of Pentecost."—Id., p. 214.

Lesson 5—April 30, 1932

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Justification by Faith

MEMORY VERSE: "Being justified freely by His grace through the redemp-

tion that is in Christ Jesus." Rom. 3:24.

The Keynote: "The only way in which he [the sinner] can attain to

righteousness is through faith. By faith he can bring to God the merits

of Christ, and the Lord places the obedience of His Son to the sinner's

account. Christ's righteousness is accepted in place of man's failure,

and God receives, pardons, justifies, the repentant, believing soul, treats

him as though he were righteous, and loves him as He loves His Son.

This is how faith is accounted righteousness."—Mrs. E. G. White, in

Review and Herald, Nov. 4, 1890.

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THE LESSON

What blessing does the prophet Isaiah say will come to many

through Christ's travail of soul? How is justification made possible?

Isa. 53:11.

How many true Israelites are included in this promised experi-

ence? Isa. 45:25; Rom. 11:26.

How does the blessing of justification come? Rom. 3:24.

With what sins does justification deal? What is done with them?

Verse 25.

NorE.—"The passing over of the sins done aforetime" is the ren-

dering in the Revised Version. The sins are overlooked or passed over,

the sinner is acquitted, and the deserved punishment remitted. The

sinner is, therefore, exonerated of all guilt through his faith in the

merits of the atoning blood of Christ. Justification deals only with com-

mitted sins which, through the grace, or unmerited favor, of God, are

covered and the sentence of death revoked.

How is justification defined? Rom. 4:6.

NOTE.—"The righteousness by which we are justified is imputed.

The righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. The first is

our title to heaven; the second is our fitness for heaven."—Mrs. E. G.

White in Review and Herald, June'4, 1895.

In what three ways does the apostle describe the righteousness of

faith? Verses 7, 8.

NOTE.—We are told that "justification by faith, and the righteous-

ness of Christ" are "the sweetest melodies that come from human lips."

—Review and Herald, Aug. 8, 1899.

Through the exercise of what gift is justification possible? What

is three times repeated as being impossible? Gal. 2:16.

NoTE.—"Through the merits of Christ, through His righteousness,

which by faith is imputed unto us, we are to attain to the perfection of

Christian character."—"Testimonies," vol. 5, p. 744.

What is therefore excluded? On what grounds? What conclusion

is arrived at? Rom. 3:27, 28.

NOTE.—"What is justification by faith f—It is the work of God in

laying the glory of man in the dust, and doing for man that which it

is not in his power to do for himself."—"Testimonies to Ministers," p.

456.

How else is it shown that imputed righteousness cannot be ob-

tained on the ground of merit? Rom. 5:17; Eph. 2:8.

NOTE.—"The thought that the righteousness of Christ is imputed to

us, not because of any merit on our part, but as a free gift from God, is

a precious thought. The enemy of God and man is not willing that this

truth should be clearly presented; for he knows that if the people re-

ceive it fully, his power will be broken."—"Gospel Workers," p. 161.

"But this I do know, that our churches are dying for the want of

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teaching on the subject of righteousness by faith in Christ, and on

kindred truths."—Id., p. 301.

10.

Through whom did sin and condemnation come into the world?

Through whom did justification and righteousness come? Rom. 5:18.

11.

What are these two men called? 1 Cor. 15:45.

12.

How does the experience of Adam and Eve illustrate the im-

possibility of obtaining a covering for sin by human effort? How was

a covering provided? Gen. 3:7-11, 21.

NOTE.—"Only the covering which Christ Himself has provided, can

make us meet to appear in God's presence. This covering, the robe of

His own righteousness, Christ will put upon every repenting believing

soul. . . . This robe, woven in the loom of heaven, has in it not one

thread of human devising. Christ in His humanity wrought out a per.

feet character, and this character He offers to impart to us."—"Christ's

Object Lessons," p. 311.

13.

What is the natural condition of the human heart? To what is

a covering provided by human effort likened? Isa. 64:6.

NOTE.—"The proud heart strives to earn salvation ; but both our

title to heaven and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of

Christ. The Lord can 'do nothing toward the recovery of man until,

convinced of his own weakness, and stripped of all self-sufficiency, he

yields himself to the control of God. Then he can receive the gift that

God is waiting to bestow."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 300.

14.

What experience of the prodigal son illustrates the forgiveness

of God that completely covers the past and restores to favor the re-

pentant sinner? Luke 15:20-24.

15.

In what condition did Joshua, the high priest, stand in the pres-

ence of God? What command was given? What comforting message

was addressed to Joshua? Zech. 3:3, 4.

NOTE.—"Zechariah's vision of Joshua and the Angel applies with

peculiar force to the experience of God's people in the closing up of the

great day of atonement." "No sin can be tolerated in those who shall

walk with Christ in white. The filthy garments are to be removed, and

Christ's robe of righteousness is to be placed upon us."—"Testimonies,"

vol. 5, p. 472.

16.

How will the remnant of the church of Christ be clothed?

Through what agency are they cleansed and purified? Rev. 7:13, 14.

NOTE.—"Clad in the armor of Christ's righteousness, the church is

to enter upon her final conflict. 'Fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and

terrible as an army with banners,' she is to go forth into all the world,

conquering and to conquer."—"Prophets and Kings," p. 725.

17.

What will be the testimony of those who are saved by the im-

puted and imparted righteousness of Christ? Titus 3:5, 6.

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Lesson 6—May 7, 1932

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Imparted Righteousness

MEMORY VERSE: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after

righteousness: for they shall be filled." Matt. 5:6.

'The Keynote: "When we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is

united with His heart, the will is merged in His will, the mind becomes

one with His mind, the thoughts are brought into captivity to Him; we

live His life. This is what it means to be clothed with the garment of

His righteousness. Then as the Lord looks upon us, He sees, not the

fig-leaf garment, not the nakedness and deformity of sin, but His own

robe of righteousness, which is perfect obedience to the law of Jeho-

vah."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 312.

THE LESSON

After the sins of the past have been covered by the imputed right-

eousness of Christ, what command does the Saviour give? John 5:14.

What illustration did Jesus use to show the fatal result if cleans-

ing from sin is not followed by the continued impartation of righteous-

ness? Matt. 12:43-45.

NOTE.—"If we do not cooperate with the heavenly agencies, Satan

will take possession of the heart, and will make it his abiding place.

The only defense against evil is the indwelling of Christ in the heart

through faith in His righteousness. Unless we become vitally connected

with God, we can never resist the unhallowed effects of self-love, self-

indulgence, and temptation to sin. We may leave off many bad habits,

for the time we may part company with Satan; but without a vital con-

nection with God, through the surrender of ourselves to Him moment

by moment, we shall be overcome."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 324.

What two things are necessary in order to receive the power of

imparted righteousness? By whose will are we born into this new life?

John 1:12, 13.

NOTE.—"The righteousness of God is embodied in Christ. We re-

ceive righteousness by receiving Him. Not by painful struggles or wear-

isome toil, not by gift or sacrifice, is righteousness obtained; but it is

freely given to every soul who hungers and thirsts to receive it."—

"Mount of Blessing," p. 34.

What is righteousness declared to be? Deut. 6:25.

What kind of righteousness did Jesus say would keep men from

His kingdom? Matt. 5:20.

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NOTE.—"The prophet Hosea had pointed out what constitutes the

very essence of Pharisaism, in the words, 'Israel is an empty vine, he

bringeth forth fruit unto himself.' In their professed service to God,

the Jews were really working for self. Their righteousness was the

fruit of their own efforts to keep the law, according to their own ideas,

and for their own selfish benefit. Hence it could be no better than they

were. In their endeavor to make themselves holy, they were trying to

bring a clean thing out of an unclean."—Id., p. 84.

How are the two kinds of righteousness designated by the apostle

Paul? Of what were the Jews ignorant? Rom. 10:2, 3.

NomE.—"The principles cherished by the Pharisees are such as are

characteristic of humanity in all ages. The spirit of Pharisaism is the

spirit of human nature."—Id., pp. 119, 120.

"The effort to earn salvation by one's own works, inevitably leads

men to pile up human exactions as a barrier against sin. For, seeing

that they fail to keep the law, they will devise rules and regulations of

their own to force themselves to obey. All this turns the mind away

from God to self. His love dies out of the heart, and with it perishes

love for their fellow men. A system of human invention, with its mul-

titudinous exactions, will lead its advocates to judge all who come short

of the prescribed human standard. The atmosphere of selfish and nar-

row criticism stifles the noble and generous emotions, and causes men

to become self-centered judges and petty spies."—Id., pp. 177, 178.

What is in the heart of those who have true righteousness? What

may such expect from the world? Isa. 51:7.

NOTE.—"Righteousness is holiness, likeness to God; • and 'God is

love.' It is conformity to the law of God."—Id., p. 34.

Webster defines righteousness as "purity of heart and rectitude of

life : conformity of heart and life with divine law. It includes all we

call justice, honesty, and virtue, with holy affections." Righteousness

is more than right doing; it is first of all right being in both heart and

life.

Why did Christ delight in obedience? What did He preach? Ps.

40:7-9.

NOTE.—The law is in the heart of Christ, and when He enters our

hearts He brings with Him His own life of perfect obedience, and His

obedience becomes ours through faith.

When the law is transferred to the heart, what is this new ex-

perience called? By whom is this contract made? What relation be-

tween God and man is thus established? Heb. 8:10.

10.

Through•what agency is the law transferred from the tables of

stone to the heart? What does the believer then become to the world?

How many will read and hear the gospel message? 2 Cor. 3:3, 2.

NOTE.—The new covenant writes on the tables of the heart not alone

that which was written on stone, but all those principles of truth which

surround God's revealed will and are recorded in the Scriptures. Here

is the difference between the old and new covenants; self-righteousness

and Christ's righteousness. Any human attempt to obey the law and

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word written on stone and with ink is Pharisaical self-righteousness and

constitutes the old covenant. When Christ enters the heart through His

representative, the Holy Spirit, the same message that was written on

stone and with ink is transferred to the heart and mind, and then His

indwelling presence gives power to obey so that it is in fact "God which

worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." Phil. 2:13.

This constitutes the new covenant, and is the imparted righteousness of

Christ.

11.

How did Paul define true and false righteousness? How is the

genuine obtained? What does it bring to the receiver? Phil. 3:9, 10.

12.

What positive statements show the impossibility of obtaining

righteousness by human effort? Gal. 2:21; 3:21.

NomE.—"The law demands righteousness, and this the sinner owes

to the law ; but he is incapable of rendering it."—Mrs. E. G. White, in

the Review and Herald, Nov. 4, 1890.

"Man cannot possibly meet the demands of the law of God in human

strength alone."—Id., Feb. 4, 1890.

13.

Why is the law powerless to give us righteousness? How only is

perfect obedience possible? Rom. 8:3, 4.

NOTE.—"While they [ancient Israel] trusted in their own strength

and righteousness, it was impossible for them to secure the pardon of

their sins; they could not meet the claims of God's perfect law, and it

was in vain that they pledged themselves to serve God. It was only by

faith in Christ that they could secure pardon of sin, and receive strength

to obey God's law. They must cease to rely upon their own efforts for

salvation, they must trust wholly in the merits of the promised Saviour,.

if they would be accepted of God."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 524.

14.

What was imputed to Christ that His life might be imparted to

us? What does He therefore become to us? 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Cor. 1:30.

NOTE.—The sins we have actually committed are imputed to Christ

that His perfect obedience might be imputed to us. Our sinful inherit-

ance and liability to sin were imparted to Him that His divine nature

and righteousness might be imparted to us.

15.

What mighty power of Christ is employed in our behalf? Be-

sides recreating us, what is He able to do for us? Eph. 4:24; 2 Thess.

3:3.

NOTE.—The creative power of Christ, the agent of the first creation,

is exercised in behalf of the believer when he puts on the "new man."

By His Spirit, Christ creates within a new heart of "righteousness and

true holiness." Of this new power in life we are told:

"When the soul surrenders itself to Christ, a new power takes pos-

session of the new heart. A change is wrought which man can never ac-

complish for himself. It is a supernatural work, bringing a supernatural

element into human nature. The soul that is yielded to Christ, becomes

His own fortress, which He holds in a revolted world, and He intends

that no authority shall be known in it but His own. A soul thus kept in

possession by the heavenly agencies, is impregnable to the assaults of

Satan."—"The Desire of Ages," pp. 323, 324.

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16.

What final accomplishment brings the Saviour exceeding joy?

Jude 24.

17.

What experience is promised to the overcomer? Rev. 3:10-12.

NoTE.—When the name or character of God is written in the hearts

and minds of God's remnant people, they will become pillars of strength,

and will "go no more out" of His spiritual temple or church. Defeat and

backslidings will be over, as with the apostles after their upper-room

experience.

"The spotless robe of Christ's righteousness is placed upon the tried,

tempted, yet faithful children of God. The despised remnant are clothed

in glorious apparel, nevermore to be defiled by the corruptions of the

world. Their names are retained in the Lamb's book of life, enrolled

among the faithful of all ages. They have resisted the wiles of the de-

ceiver; they have not been turned from their loyalty by the dragon's

roar. Now they are eternally secure from the tempter's devices."—

"Testimonies," vol. 5, p. 475.

18.

How is the attire of Christ's bride described? What is the wed-

ding garment? Rev. 19:7, 8; Eph. 5:27.

NoTE.—"Only those who are clothed in the garments of His right-

eousness will be able to endure the glory of His presence when He shall

appear with 'power and great glory.' "—Mrs. E. G. White, in the Review

and Herald, July 9, 1908.

"On Christ's coronation day He will not acknowledge as His any

who bear spot or wrinkle or any such thing. But to His faithful ones

He will give crowns of immortal glory. Those who would not that He

should reign over them will see Him surrounded by the army of the re-

deemed, each of whom bears the

sign,

'THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUS-

NESS.' "—Id., Nov. 24, 1904.

Lesson 7—May 14, 1932

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The Fruits of Righteousness

MEMORY VERSE: "Herein is My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit;

so shall ye

be My

disciples." John 15:8.

The Keynote: "The man who attempts to keep the commandments

of God from a sense of obligation merely—because he is required to do

so—will never enter into the joy of obedience. He does not obey. When

the requirements of God are accounted a burden because they cut

across human inclination, we may know that the life is not a Christian

life. True obedience is the outworking of a principle within. It springs

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from the love of righteousness, the love of the law of God. The essence

of all righteousness is loyalty to our Redeemer. This will lead us to do

right because it is right,—because right doing is pleasing to God."—

"Christ's Object Lessons," pp. 97, 98.

THE LESSON

What are God's people called? Who is thus glorified? Isa. 61:3,

last part.

What is the sure evidence of a righteous character? What famil-

iar illustrations are used to emphasize this truth? Matt. 7:16-20.

NOTE.—It is often difficult to distinguish between the herbs and

trees that produce wild and good fruit while they are growing, as they

are sometimes nearly identical in appearance. The final and infallible

test is the fruit produced. Likewise righteousness in the heart is made

known surely by its fruits in the life.

"No truth does the Bible more clearly teach than that what we do

is the result of what we are. To a great degree the experiences of life

are the fruition of our own thoughts and deeds."—"Education," p. 146.

What kind of fruits should every Christian bear? Through whom

are they produced? Unto whose glory? Phil. 1:11.

What is necessary in order to produce fruits of righteousness?

How vital is the union with Christ? John 15:4, 5.

NOTE.—"As the vine branch constantly draws the sap from the liv-

ing vine, so are we to cling to Jesus, and receive from Him by faith the

strength and perfection of His own character. . . . A profession of

religion places men in the church, but the character and conduct show

whether they are in connection with Christ. If they bear no fruit, they

are false branches. . . . The life of Christ in you produces the same

fruits as in Him. Living in Christ, adhering to Christ, supported by

Christ, drawing nourishment from Christ, you bear fruit after the

similitude of Christ."—"The Desire of Ages," pp. 676, 677.

Wherein is the Father glorified? Of what is much fruit an evi-

dence? Verse 8.

NOTE.—"Obedience is the test of discipleship. It is the keeping of

the commandments that proves the sincerity of our professions of love.

When the doctrine we accept kills sin in the heart, purifies the soul from

defilement, bears fruit unto holiness, we may know that it is the truth

of God. When benevolence, kindness, tender-heartedness, sympathy,

are manifest in our lives; when the joy of right doing is in our hearts;

when we exalt Christ, and not self, we may know that our faith is of the

right order."—"Mount of Blessing," p. 210.

What are some of the fruits produced on trees of righteousness?

What is the first fruit to appear? Gal. 5:22-24.

How does the first fruit—love—manifest itself? John 14:15, 21.

NOTE.—"If our hearts are renewed in the likeness of God, if the

divine love is implanted in the soul, will not the law of God be carried

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out in the life? . . . Obedience—the service and allegiance of love—is

the true sign of discipleship."—"Steps to Christ," p. 65.

What is the outward evidence of acquaintance with God? What

is said of the man who professes righteousness without the proof of

obedience? 1 John 2:3, 4.

NOTE.—" 'Hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His

commandments.' This is the genuine evidence of conversion. Whatever

our profession, it amounts to' nothing unless Christ is revealed in works

of righteousness.'—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 313.

What witnesses to our love for both God and man? What is love's

attitude toward the law? 1 John 5:2, 3.

NofE.—"Good works do not purchase the love of God, but they re-

veal that we possess that love. If we surrender the will to God, we shall

not work in order to earn God's love. His love as a free gift will be re-

ceived into the soul, and from, love to Him we shall delight to obey His

commandments."—Id., p. 283.

10.

What charge did Christ bring against the church of Ephesus?

What had been lost as the result of relaxing love? What result will fol-

low a failure to repent? Rev. 2:4, 5.

11.

What must accompany a living faith? What example is given

of dead faith? What conclusion is drawn? James 2:17-20.

NOTE.—"Righteousness is right doing, and it is by their deeds that

all will be judged. Our characters are revealed by what we do. The

works show whether the faith is genuine."—"Christ's Object Lessons,"

p. 312.

"We do not earn salvation by our obedience ; for salvation is the

free gift of God, to be received by faith. But obedience is the fruit of

faith."—"Steps to Christ," p. 66.

12.

What shows that Noah's faith was genuine? How did he ob-

tain righteousness? Heb. 11:7.

13.

What witnessed to the faith and righteousness of Abraham?

Verse 8.

14.

How does righteousness by faith always work? Gal. 5:5, 6.

15.

What must we be before we can do the works of righteousness?

1 John 3:7.

NOTE.—"When a crisis comes in the life of any soul, and you attempt

to give counsel or admonition, your words will have only the weight of

influence for good that your own example and spirit have gained for

you. You must be good before you can do good. You cannot exert an

influence that will transform others until your own heart has been hum-

bled and refined and made tender by the grace of Christ. When this

change has been wrought in you, it will be as natural for you to live to

bless others as it is for the rosebush to yield its fragrant bloom, or the

vine its purple clusters."—"Mount of Blessing," p. 183.

"Man's obedience can be made perfect only by the incense of Christ's

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righteousness, which fills with divine fragrance every act of obedience."

—"Acts of the Apostles," p. 532.

16. What are we told to work out? Who alone can do this work?

Whose will and pleasure become ours? What do we thus become in a

dark world? Phil. 2:12-15.

NOTE.—"True character is not shaped from without, and put on; it

radiates from within. If we wish to direct others in the path of right-

eousness, the principles of righteousness must be enshrined in our own

hearts."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 307.

"All true obedience comes from the heart. It was heart work with

Christ. And if we consent, He will so identify Himself with our

thoughts and aims, so blend our hearts and minds into conformity to

His will, that when obeying Him we shall be but carrying out our own

impulses. The will, refined and sanctified, will find its highest delight

in doing His service. When we know God as it is our privilege to know

Him, our life will be a life of continual obedience. Through an appre-

ciation of the character of Christ, through communion with God, sin

will become hateful to us."—Id., p. 668.

Lesson 8—May 21, 1932

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The Reins of the Heart

MEMORY VERSE: "Examine me, 0 Lord, and prove me; try my reins and

my heart." Ps. 26:2.

The Keynote: "Daily review of our acts, to see whether conscience

approves or condemns, is necessary for all who wish to arrive at the per-

fection of Christian character. Many acts which pass for good works,

even deeds of benevolence, will, when closely investigated, be found to

be prompted by wrong motives. Many receive applause for virtues which

they do not possess. The Searcher of hearts inspects motives, and often

the deeds which are highly applauded by men, are recorded by Him as

springing from selfish motives and base hypocrisy. Every act of our

lives, whether excellent and praiseworthy or deserving of censure, is

judged by the Searcher of hearts according to the motives which

prompted it."—"Testimonies," vol. 2, p. 512.

THE LESSON

1. What is the natural condition of the heart? What question is

asked? What answer is given? On what basis will rewards be granted?

Jer. 17:9, 10.

NOTE.

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The

reins represent that by which the life is controlled and

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guided,—the motives. Motive is defined as "the moving cause; that

which incites to action ; that which determines the choice or moves the

will." The great Searcher of hearts reckons the rewards according to

the motives that control the life and conduct.

How does God's knowledge, of the motives that control the heart

enable Him to judge? Jer. 11:20.

NomE.—"It is an important duty for all to become familiar with the

tenor of their conduct from day to day, and the motives which prompt

their actions. They need to become acquainted with the particular mo-

tives which prompt particular actions. Every action of their lives is

judged, not by the external appearance, but from the motive which dic-

tated the action."—"Testimonies," vol. 3, p. 507.

Whom did the psalmist ask to be his judge? What reasons did

he give? On what basis did he ask to be examined? Ps. 26:1, 2.

NOTE.—"It is not the great results we attain, but the motives from

which we act, that weigh with God."—Id., vol. 2, pp. 510, 511.

"Every good and every wrong act, and its influence upon others, is

traced out by the Searcher of hearts, to whom every secret is revealed.

And the reward will be according to the motives which prompted the

action."—Id., p. 520.

Why is man's jUdgment often unjust? Where does the Lord look

for evidence? 1 Sam. 16:7.

NOTE.—"God reads purposes and motives. Every work and every

secret thing is open to His all-seeing eye. No thought, word, or action

escapes His notice. He knows whether we love and glorify Him or

please and exalt ourselves."—"Testimonies," vol. 4, p. 646.

How searching will be the examination in the judgment? Eccl.

12:14.

NOTE.—"The righteousness of Christ will not cover one cherished

sin. A man may be a lawbreaker in heart; yet if he commits no outward'

act of transgression, he may be regarded by the world as possessing

great integrity. But God's law looks into the secrets of the heart. Every

act is judged by the motives that prompt it."—"Christ's Object Les-

sons," p. 316.

What reliable source of information will be used? Rev. 20:12.

What timely advice is therefore given? When will the hidden

things be revealed and just awards be meted out? 1 Cor. 4:5.

How complete is the victory promised in the battlefield of the

heart? Obedience to whose will makes this victory possible? 2 Cor. 10:

4,5.

NomE.—"The Christian life is a battle and a march. But the victory

to be gained is not won by human power. The field of conflict is the do-

main of the heart. The battle which we have to fight—the greatest

battle that was ever fought by man—is the surrender of self to the will

of God, the yielding of the heart to the sovereignty of love."—"Mount

of Blessing," p. 203.

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What was the secret of Christ's ability to judge justly? John

5:30.

10.

What supreme demonstration did Jesus give of His acceptance

of His Father's will? Matt. 26:39, 42, 44.

NomE.—In the earthly warfare victory is attained only when the will

of the soldiers is subservient to the will of the commander in chief. Like-

wise in the Christian warfare, victory is possible only when the Christian

soldier surrenders to the will of the Captain of salvation, "the Lord

mighty in battle."

"The history of the human race comes up before the world's Re-

deemer. He sees that the transgressors of the law, if left to themselves,

must perish. He sees the helplessness of man. He sees the power of

sin. The woes and lamentations of a doomed world rise before Him.

He beholds its impending fate, and His decision is made. He will save

man at any cost to Himself. He accepts His baptism of blood, that

through Him perishing millions may gain everlasting life."—"The De-

sire of Ages," pp. 690-693.

11.

How intense was Christ's struggle in Gethsemane? Luke 22:44.

12.

What did He learn through suffering? How did the experience

benefit Him? What did He thus become? Heb. 5:7-9.

13.

What invitations are extended to us? What statement shows

that God will never force the will? Rev. 22:17.

NOTE.—"The warfare against self is the greatest battle that was

ever fought. The yielding of self, surrendering all to the will of God,

requires a struggle; but the soul must submit to God before it can be

renewed in holiness. . . . God does not force the will of His creatures.

He cannot accept an homage that is not willingly and intelligently given.

A mere forced submission would prevent all real development of mind

or character; it would make man a mere automaton. . . . It remains

for us to choose whether we will be set free from the bondage of sin, to

share the glorious liberty of the sons of God."—"Steps to Christ," pp.

47, 48. The real struggle in our spiritual warfare comes over the sur-

render of the will.

14.

What choice is set before God's people? What consequences of

the choice made are set forth? What counsel is given? What reward

is offered? Deut. 30:15-19.

NOTE.—"What you need to understand is the true force of the will.

This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of decision,

or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The

power of choice God has given to man ; it is theirs to exercise. You

cannot change your heart, you cannot of yourself give to God its affec-

tions; but you can choose to serve Him. You can give Him your will;

He will then work in you to Will and to do according to His good pleas-

ure."—Id., p. 52.

15.

Who therefore deserves all the glory for our right decisions and

victories? Phil. 2:13.

NOTE.—"You cannot atone for your past sins, you cannot change

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your heart, and make yourself holy. But God promises to do all this for

you through Christ. You believe that promise. You confess your sins,

and give yourself to God. You will to serve Him. Just as surely as you

do this, God will fulfill His word to you. If you believe the promise,—

believe that you are forgiven and cleansed,—God supplies the .fact;

you are made whole, just as Christ gave the paralytic power to walk

when the man believed that he was healed. It is so if you believe it"—

Id., p. 55.

Lesson 9—May 28, 1932

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Changed by Beholding

MEMORY VERSE: "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the

glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as

by the Spirit of the Lord." 2 Cor. 3:18.

The Keynote: "As the mind dwells upon Christ, the character is

molded after the divine similitude. The thoughts are pervaded with a

sense of His goodness, His love. We contemplate His character, and

thus He is in all our thoughts. His love incloses us. If we gaze even a

moment upon the sun in its meridian glory, when we turn away our

eyes, the image of the sun will appear in everything upon which we

look. Thus it is when we behold Jesus; everything we look upon reflects

His image, the Sun of Righteousness. . . . We have become trans-

formed in character; for heart, soul, mind, are irradiated by the reflec-

tion of Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us."—"Testimonies to

Ministers," pp. 388, 389.

THE LESSON

Where only can we look for salvation? What reason is given?

Isa. 45:22.

What identifies the speaker as Christ? Verse 23; Phil. 2:10, 11.

What counsel does the apostle give to the Hebrews? Whom does

he address? Heb. 3:1.

NOTE.—"Consider"

is thus defined by Webster: "To look at closely,

to observe; to fix the mind on with a view to careful examination; to

think on with care, to ponder, to study, to meditate on, to view atten-

tively; to take time to consider well."

Why should we keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus? 1 John 2:6.

What is another reason for constantly beholding Him? 1 Peter

2:21.

NoTE.—Christ is our example. The term Christian means Christ-

like. In order to be like the divine pattern, we must keep our eyes fixed

upon Him. A disciple is a follower. If we follow Christ and walk in

His steps, we must watch Him closely so as to walk "even as He walked."

So many footsteps and bypaths are in this world that it is dangerous

to take our eyes off Jesus, the only safe guide and perfect pattern.

To what is the Christian life compared? What must be laid aside

if we successfully run the race? Where must the eyes be fixed? Heb.

12:1, 2.

What in Christ's earthly experience should we especially con-

sider? To what extent did He resist in His conflict with sin? Verses

3, 4.

NOTE.—"It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each

day in contemplation of the life of Christ. We should take it point by

point, and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing

ones."—"The Desire of Ages," p. 83.

What sad experience came to the Israelites while they were wan-

dering in the wilderness? What acknowledgment did they make? What

request did they make of Moses? Num. 21:6, 7.

What instruction did the Lord give Moses? How was the remedy

for the serpent poison to be applied? Verses 8, 9.

10.

What event was thus prefigured? John 3:14, 15.

NOTE.—The sting of the serpents represented the poison of sin caused

by "that old serpent, called the devil, and Satan." The remedy required

no other human effort than to look and live. There is wonderful heal-

ing and transforming virtue in beholding Christ by faith on the cross

of Calvary.

"When Moses raised the serpent upon the pole, some would not be-

lieve that merely gazing upon that metallic image would heal them;

these perished in their unbelief. Yet there were many who had faith in

the provision which God had made. . . . They must look, in order to

live."—"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 430.

"As the sinner, drawn by the power of Christ, approaches the up-

lifted cross, and prostrates himself before it, there is a new creation.

A new heart is given him. He becomes a new creature in Christ Jesus.

Holiness finds that it has nothing more to require.—"Christ's Object

Lessons," p. 163.

11.

In the light of a vision of Christ, how does man view himself?

Job 42:5, 6; 1 Tim. 1:15.

NOTE.—"One ray of the glory of God, one gleam of the purity of

Christ, penetrating the soul, makes every spot of defilement painfully

distinct, and lays bare the deformity and defects of the human char-

acter. It makes apparent the unhallowed desires, the infidelity of the

heart, the impurity of the lips. The sinner's acts of disloyalty in mak-

ing void the law of God, are exposed to his sight, and his spirit is

stricken and afflicted under the searching influence of the Spirit of

God. He loathes himself as he views the pure, spotless character of

Christ."—"Steps to Christ," p. 33.

12.

Through what is Jesus revealed? Where only can we obtain

eternal life? John 5:39, 40.

13.

Mat is necessary in order to secure everlasting life? What

further promise is made? John 6:40.

NOTE.—"Christ

is sitting for His portrait in every disciple."—

"The Desire of Ages," p. 827.

In order to obtain a good photographic reproduction,, the camera

must be focused on the object to be reproduced; the lens or eyes of the

camera must be opened to admit the light so as to make the impression

on the delicate film ; then the film must be taken into the dark room and

put through the acid test, the process that brings to view and makes

permanent the beautiful details of the picture. In the illustration, man

is the camera, the delicate mind is the film, the eyes represent the lens,

and Christ the object to be reproduced in man's character. We must fix

our gaze upon Jesus to get the impression so that the trials and acid

tests of life may develop in our lives the beautiful life of Christ.

14.

What will be the result of beholding the glory or character of

Christ? What powerful agency brings about the transformation? 2

Cor. 3:18.

NOTE.—"All

who long to bear the likeness of the character of God

shall be satisfied. The Holy Spirit never leaves unassisted the soul who

is looking unto Jesus. He takes of the things of Christ and shows

them unto him. If the eye is kept fixed on Christ, the work of the Spirit

ceases not until the soul is conformed to His image."—"The Desire of

Ages," p. 302.

15.

How complete will be the transformation of character in those

prepared for the second advent of Christ? 1 John 3:2, 3.

NOTE.—"As

we make Christ our daily companion, we shall feel that

the powers of an unseen world are all around us; and by looking unto

Jesus we shall become assimilated to His image. By beholding we be-

come changed. The character is softened, refined, and ennobled for

the heavenly kingdom."—"Mount of Blessing," p. 127.

Lesson 10—June 4, 1932

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Christian Growth

MEMORY VERSE: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word,

that ye may grow thereby." 1 Peter 2:2.

The Keynote: "The germination of the seed represents the begin-

ning of spiritual life, and the development of the plant is a beautiful

figure of Christian growth. As in nature, so in grace; there can be no

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life without growth. The -plant must either grow or die. As its growth

is silent and imperceptible, but continuous, so is the development of the

Christian life. At every stage of development our life may be perfect;

yet if God's purpose for us is fulfilled, there will be continual advance-

ment. Sanctification is the work of a lifetime. As our opportunities

multiply, our experience will enlarge, and our knowledge increase. We

shall become strong to bear responsibility, and our maturity will be in

proportion to our privileges."—"Christ's Object Lessons," pp. 65, 66.

THE LESSON

With what must spiritual life begin? How imperative is this ex-

perience? Through what instrumentality is the new birth accom-

plished? John 3:3, 5, 6.

What is the seed through which the Holy Spirit produces the

new birth? How pure is this germinating principle of life? How en-

during is it? In comparison how frail and temporary are things earthly?

1 Peter 1:23-25.

NOTE.—The new birth, or re-creation, is produced bY the same crea-

tive word and power as the original creation with its perpetuation

through birth and reproduction. The original creation was brought

about by the spoken word of God. Ps. 33:6, 9. Redemption is a new

creation. We are created anew, born again, by the incorruptible word

of God.

What will newborn spiritual babes desire? What is the result of

partaking of this nourishment? 1 Peter 2:2.

NOTE.—"The creative energy that called the worlds into existence

is in the word of God. This word imparts power; it begets life. Every

command is a promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul, it

brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms the nature, and

re-creates the soul in the image of God. . . . The mind, the soul, is

built up by that upon which it feeds; and it rests with us to determine

upon what it shall be fed. It is within the power of every one to choose

the topics that shall occupy the thoughts and shape the

character."—

"Education," pp. 126, 127.

What did Christ declare Himself to be? What will be the result

of eating this spiritual food? How may we partake of it? John

6:48, 51, 63.

NOTE.—"Fill the whole heart with the words of God. They are the

living water, quenching your burning thirst. They are the living bread

from heaven. . . . Our bodies are built up from what we eat and drink ;

and as in the natural economy, so in the spiritual economy: it is what

we meditate upon that will give tone and strength to our spiritual

nature."—"Steps to Christ," p. 93.

For what was the apostle Paul especially thankful? What will the

word do for the believer? 1 Thess. 2:13.

NOTE.—"The word of God is the seed. Every seed has in itself a

germinating principle. In it the life of the plant is infolded. So there

is life in God's word. . . . In every command and in every promise of

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the word of God is the power, the very life of God, by which the com-

mand may be fulfilled and the promise realized. He who by faith re-

ceives the word is receiving the very life and character of God.

"Every seed brings forth fruit after its kind. Sow the seed under

right conditions, and it will develop its own life in the plant. Receive

into the soul by faith the incorruptible seed of the word, and it will

bring forth a character and a life after the similitude of the character

and the life of God."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 38.

" 6. What was Job's testimony as to the importance of the bread of

life? Job 23:12.

'What other illustration is used to represent the deeper things of

the word of God? For whom especially is the milk of the word? For

whom the strong meat? How necessary is it that we partake of both

the milk and meat of the word? Heb. 5:12-14.

What is another important factor in Christian life and growth?

How often should it be exercised? Luke 18:1.

NoTE.—"Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the secret of spirit-

ual power. No other means of grace can be substituted, and the health

of the soul be preserved. Prayer brings the heart into immediate con-

tact with the Wellspring of life, and strengthens the sinew and muscle

of the religious experience. Neglect the exercise of prayer, or engage

in, prayer spasmodically, now and then, as seems convenient, and you

lose your hold on God. The spiritual faculties lose their vitality, the

religious experience lacks health and vigor."—"Gospel Workers,"

pp. 254, 255.

Why should we pray for others? What kind of prayer should be

offered? What will be the result of such prayer? James 5:16.

10.

What will result from the shining of the Sun of Righteousness

into the life? Mal. 4:2.

NOTE.—"As the flower turns to the sun, that the bright beams may

aid in perfecting its beauty and symmetry, so should we turn to the Sun

of Righteousness that Heaven's light may shine upon us, that our

character may be developed in the likeness of Christ."—"Steps

Christ," p. 73.

11.

What indicates the harmonious physical, mental, and spiritual

growth of Christ? Luke 2:40, 52.

12.

What illustrations are given of spiritual growth? Hosea 14:4-7._

NomE.—"The plant grows by receiving that which God has provided

to sustain its life. So spiritual growth is attained through cooperation

with divine agencies. As the plant takes root in the soil, so we are

to take root in Christ. As the plant receives the sunshine, the dew, and

the rain, so are we to receive the Holy Spirit. If our hearts are stayed

upon Christ, He will cone unto us 'as the rain, as the latter and former

rain unto the earth'."—"Education," p. 106.

13.

By the growth of what two trees is Christian development illus-

trated? Where must we be planted in order to flourish spiritually?

How long will such trees bear fruit? Ps. 92:12-14.

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14.

How did Christ illustrate the fact that spiritual birth and

growth are not the result of human effort? Matt. 6:27-29.

NOTE.—"The

plants and flowers grow not by their own care or

anxiety or effort, but by receiving that which God has furnished to

minister to their life. The child cannot, by any anxiety or power of

its own, add to its stature. No more can you, by anxiety or effort of

yourself, secure spiritual growth. The plant, the child, grows by re-

ceiving from its surroundings that which ministers to its life,--•air,

sunshine, and food. What these gifts' of nature are to animal and

plant, such is Christ to those who trust in Him. . . . In the matchless

gift of His Son, God has encircled the whole world with an atmos-

sphere of grace, as real as the air which circulates around the globe.

All who choose to breathe this life-giving atmosphere will live, and

grow up to the stature of men and women in Christ Jesus."—"Steps to

Christ," p. 72.

15.

What is the final goal of Christian growth? From what is

spiritual manhood a protection? How complete is to be the develop-

ment? What is Christ's relation to the spiritual body? Eph. 4:13-15.

NOTE.

`By

constantly relying upon Christ as our personal. Saviour,

we shall grow up into Him in all things who is our head." "Christ is

waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His

church. When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced

in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own."—"Christ's

Object Lessons," pp. 67, 69.

Lesson 11—June 11, 1932

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The Mystery of Godliness

MEMORY VERSE: "To whom God would make known what is the riches of

the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of

glory." Col. 1:27.

The Keynote: "In this life we can only begin to understand the

wonderful theme of redemption. With our finite comprehension we may

consider most earnestly the shame and the glory, the life and the death,

the justice and the mercy, that meet in the cross; yet with the utmost

stretch of our mental powers we fail to grasp its full significance. The

length and the breadth, the depth and the height of redeeming love are

but dimly comprehended. The plan of redemption will not be fully

understood, even when the ransomed see as they are seen and known as

they are known; but through the eternal ages, new truth will continually

unfold to the wondering and delighted mind. Though the griefs and

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pains and temptations of earth are ended, and the cause removed, the

people of God will ever have a distinct, intelligent knowledge of what

their salvation has cost.

"Inc cross of Christ will be the science and the song of the redeemed

through all eternity. In Christ glorified they will behold Christ cruci-

fied. . . . The mystery of the cross explains all other mysteries."- -

"The Great Controversy," pp. 651, 652.

THE LESSON

Of what was Paul not ashamed? What did he declare it to be?

What does the gospel reveal? How is the righteousness of God obtained?

Rom. 1:16, 17.

By what other term is the gospel called? What is said of the

gospel plan before the first advent of Christ?. What change has come as

the result of the "preaching of Jesus Christ"? Rom. 16:25, 26.

NOTE.—"Mystery" as here used has the meaning of secret, and is

thus often translated. It is something unknown until revealed, and is

then known as far as it is revealed and comprehended. The purpose of

the gospel message is to make manifest the mysteries of the kingdom

just as fully as is possible in this life. The fullness of the revelation

depends upon the depth of our Christian experience.

"The only way in which we can gain a more perfect apprehension

of truth is by keeping the heart tender and subdued by the Spirit of

Christ. The soul must be cleansed from vanity and pride, and vacated

of all that has held it in possession, and Christ must be enthroned

within. Human science is too limited to comprehend the atonement.

The plan of redemption is so far-reaching that philosophy cannot ex-

plain it. It will ever remain a mystery that the most profound reason-

ing cannot fathom. The science of salvation cannot be explained; but

it can be known by experience."—"The Desire of Ages," pp. 494, 495.

How is the mystery of a godly life further defined? ,Through

whom was God manifested in human flesh? 1 Tim. 3:16; John 1:1, 14_

Who inspires the confession that Christ came in the flesh and still

dwells in human hearts? What is the denial of this great truth called?

1 John 4:2, 3.

From whom are the secrets of God hidden? To whom are they

revealed? What method of teaching did Jesus therefore employ?

Matt. 11:25; 13:10-13.

NOTE.—The chief purpose of teaching by parables is that truth may

be revealed to God's children and at the same time concealed from His

enemies. Christ had to employ that method entirely during the closing

part of His public ministry because of the spies who were constantly

seeking evidence against Him. For this same reason the prophecies

that described the great antichristian powers and their work down to

the end of time had to be clothed in symbolic and parabolic language

to insure their preservation.

What is the relation of the worldly wise to the mysteries of the

kingdom? Why can they not comprehend? 1 Cor. 2:7, 8, 14.

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Through whom are the secrets of God revealed? Verse 10.

In what other language does Paul describe the mystery of godli-

ness? Eph. 3:8, 9.

What is God anxious to make known to all men? In what great

truth does this mystery center? What hope is thus kindled? Col. 1:27.

NOTE.—"Man needs a power outside of and beyond himself, to re-

store him to the likeness of God, and enable him to do the work of God;

but this does not make the human agency unessential. Humanity lays

hold upon divine power, Christ dwells in the heart by faith; and through

cooperation with the divine, the power of man becomes efficient for

good."—Id., pp. 296, 297.

10.

Where is the source of all truth? How complete is the wisdom

promised? Col. 2:3.

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11.

How only is perfection possible? How does this transforming

power of an indwelling Christ work in the believer? Col. 1:28, 29.

12.

What twofold union is thus established? What will be the re-

sults in the life? John 15:5.

13.

How is the church symbolized? Through whom does God make

His habitation in the church? Eph. 2:21, 22.

14.

In whose heart does Christ dwell? Through whom? 1 John 3:24.

NOTE.—"The Holy Spirit is the breath of spiritual life in the soul.

The impartation of the Spirit is the impartation of the life of Christ.

It imbues the receiver with the attributes of Christ."—Id., p. 805.

15.

In what other way is Christ said to abide in His people? John

15:7; Rom. 10:6-8.

NOTE.—"It is through the word that Christ abides in His followers.

This is the same vital union that is represented by eating His flesh and

drinking His blood."—Id., p. 677.

"In every command and in every promise of the word of God is the

power, the very life of God, by which the command may be fulfilled and

the promise realized. He who by faith receives the word is receiving the

very life and character of God."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 38.

16.

What special appeal is Jesus making to His people to-day?

What indicates that it is an individual experience? What promise is

made? What reward offered? Rev. 3:20, 21.

NOTE.—"Marvelous will be the transformation wrought in him who

bv faith opens the door of the heart to the Saviour."—"The Ministry of

Healing," p. 93.

"Christ never forces His company upon anyone. He interests Him-

self in those who need Him. Gladly will He enter the humblest home,

and cheer the lowliest heart. But if men are too indifferent to think of

the heavenly Guest, or ask Him to abide with them, He passes on."—

"The Desire of Ages," p. 800.

Set aside a special time each day for the Sabbath school lesson.

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Lesson 12—June 18, 1932

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The Kingdom Within

MEMORY VERSE: "The kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but right-

eousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serv-

eth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men." Rom. 14:17, 18.

The Keynote: "The Lord Jesus is making experiments on human

hearts through the exhibition of His mercy and abundant grace. He

is effecting transformations so amazing that Satan, with all his trium-

phant boasting, with all his confederacy of evil united against God and

the laws of His government, stands viewing them as a fortress impreg-

nable to his sophistries and delusions. They are to him an incomprehen-

sible mystery. The angels of God, seraphim and cherubim, the powers

commissioned to cooperate with human agencies, look on with astonish-

ment and joy, that fallen men, once children of wrath, are through the

training of Christ developing characters after the divine similitude, to

be sons and daughters of God, to act an important part in the occupa-

tions and pleasures of heaven."—"Testimonies to Ministers," p. 18.

THE LESSON

What was the message of John the Baptist? Matt. 3:1, 2.

What power was to attend the proclamation of his message?

What was it to accomplish? Luke 1:17.

What was the burden of Christ's preaching? What was His

message called? Matt. 4:17, 23.

NOTE.—"The

message, 'Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at

hand,' they answered by demands for a miracle. The gospel of Christ

was a stumblingblock to them because they demanded signs instead of

a Saviour. They expected the Messiah to prove His claims by mighty

deeds of conquest, to establish His empire on the ruins of earthly king-

doms. This expectation Christ answered in the parable of the sower.

Not by force of arms, not by violent interpositions, was the kingdom

of God to prevail, but by the implanting of a new principle in the hearts

of men."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 35.

"The Jews looked for the kingdom of God to be established in the

same way as the kingdoms of the world. To promote righteousness they

resorted to external measures. They devised methods and plans. But

Christ implants a principle. By implanting truth and righteousness, He

counterworks error and sin."—Id., p. 77.

To whom first were the twelve apostles commissioned to carry the

gospel? What was to be the essence of their message? Matt. 10:6, 7.

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How widely was the gospel to be preached? Acts 13:46, 47;

Matt. 28 : 19.

With what power will the gospel work be finished? What work

similar to that of John the Baptist will be accomplished? Mal. 4:5, 6.

What is the final gospel message called? Matt. 24:14.

NOTE.—"There are many who are reading the Scriptures who can-

not understand their true import. All over the world men and women

are looking wistfully to heaven. Prayers and tears and inquiries go

up from souls longing for light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many

are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in."—

"Acts of the Apostles," p. 109.

When questioned concerning the kingdom of God by the Phari-

sees, what did Jesus answer? Luke 17:20, 21.

NOTE.—"The kingdom of God begins in the heart. Look not here or

there for manifestations of earthly power to mark its coming."—"The

Desire of Ages," p. 506.

"The kingdom of God comes not with outward show. It conies

through

the

gentleness of the inspiration of His word, through the in-

ward working of His Spirit, the fellowship of the soul with Him who is

its life. The greatest manifestation of its power is seen in human na-

ture brought to the perfection of the character of Christ."—"Testi-

monies," vol. 7, p. 143.

How only can a man enter the kingdom of God? John 3:3, 5.

NoTE.—"The kingdom of God's grace is now being established, as

day by day hearts that have been full of sin and rebellion yield to the

sovereignty of His love. But the full establishment of the kingdom of

His glory

will

not take place until the second coming of Christ to this

world."—"Mount of Blessing," p. 159.

10.

What positive statement emphasizes the impossibility of in-

heriting the kingdom through our natural flesh and blood birth? 1 Cor.

15:50.

11.

What exalted privilege is ours through the new birth? With

whom does this experience make us fellow citizens? Eph. 2:5, 6, 19.

NOTE.—"Enoeh's walk with God was not in a trance or a vision,

but

in all the duties of his daily life. He did not become a hermit, shutting

himself entirely from the world; for he had, in the world, a work to

do for God. In the family and in his intercourse with men, as a hus-

band and father, a friend, a citizen, he was the steadfast, unwavering

servant of God. His faith waxed stronger, his love became more ardent,

with the lapse of centuries. To him prayer was as the breath of the

soul. He lived in the atmosphere of heaven."—"Testimonies," vol. 8,

pp. 329, 330.

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For what should we give.thanks? From what are we delivered?

What is the transfer of citizenship called? Col. 1:12, 13.

NOTE.—Enjoyment of the fruits of heavenly citizenship and the

blessings of the inheritance of saints are not all reserved for the fu-

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ture. The new birth translates us from the kingdom of darkness into

the kingdom of Christ, and we begin at once to enjoy the pleasures and

privileges of the heavenly kingdom. The word "hath" indicates that

the transaction is complete, and we enter the kingdom and begin to

enjoy its blessings here.

13.

what does the kingdom of God not consist? How is it de-

fined? What standing with God and man is thq,s established? Rom.

14:17, 18.

NOTE.—

Who

are the subjects of the kingdom of God?—All those

who do His will."—"Testimonies to Ministers," p. 422.

14.

What will be the eventual experience of those in whom Christ

dwells by His Spirit? Isa. 32:17, 18.

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The Hope of Reward

MEMORY

VERSE: "By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused

to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with

the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the

reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect

unto the recompense of the reward." Heb. 11:24-26.

The Keynote: "Enoch's heart was upon eternal treasures. He had

looked upon the celestial city. He had seen the King in His glory in

the midst of Zion. The greater the existing iniquity, the more earnest

was his longing for the home of God. While still on earth, he dwelt, by

faith, in the realms of light. . . .

"For three hundred years Enoch had been seeking purity of heart,

that he might be in harmony with heaven. For three centuries he had

walked with God. Day by day he had longed for a closer union; nearer

and nearer had grown the communion, until God took him to Himself.

He had stood at the threshold of the eternal world, only a step between

him and the land of the blest; and now the portals opened, the walk

with God, so long pursued on earth, continued, and he passed through the

gates of the holy city,—the first from among men to enter there. . . .

To such communion God is calling us. As was Enoch's must be their

holiness of character who shall be redeemed from among men at the

Lord's second corning."—"Testimonies," vol. 8, pp. 330,

331.

THE LESSON

1. What question did Peter ask Jesus? What glorious rewards were

promised? Matt. 19:27-29.

NOTE.—Peter's was the universal question of all who sacrifice and

serve. "Will it pay?" "What is the reward?" Jesus did not rebuke him,

but by His answer recognized the question as natural and reasonable.

He set before Peter further trials and sacrifices that would come as the

result of discipleship and then enumerated rewards that would far out-

weigh in value any price•that man can possibly pay. We also have a

right to inquire regarding the rewards of the Christian life, as we, too,

must constantly mare decisions for life or death.

Of what is faith declared to be the substance or assurance? Of

what does it furnish evidence? Heb. 11:1.

NorE.—Mere belief is not living faith. Says the apostle James,

"Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also

believe, and tremble." Faith not only believes, but faith obeys. The

Oxford revised text of Hebrews 11:1 makes this plain: "Faith is the

assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things not seen." That

we prove God by obeying Him is plainly taught in Malachi 3:10. And

so faith is believing and obeying God.

Where should we not look for recompense? 'Where should our

hopes be centered? What reasons are given? 2 Cor. 4:18.

What great decision did Moses make in the court of Pharaoh?

What did he esteem of greater worth than the riches and glories of

Egypt? What influenced him to make such a wise choice? What gave

him courage to endure the wrath of the king? Heb. 11:24-27.

NorE.—"Moses had been instructed in regard to the final reward to

be given to the humble and obedient servants of God, and worldly gain

sank to its proper insignificance in comparison. The magnificent palace

of Pharaoh and the monarch's throne were held out as an inducement

to Moses; but he knew that the sinful pleasures that make men forget

God were in its lordly courts. He looked beyond the gorgeous palace,

beyond a monarch's crown, to the high honors that will be bestowed on

the saints of the Most High in a kingdom untainted by sin. He saw by

faith an imperishable crown that the Bing of heaven would place on

the brow of the overcomer. This faith led him to turn away from the

lordly ones of earth, and join the humble, poor, despised nation that had

chosen to obey God rather than to serve sin."—"Patriarchs and Proph-

ets," p. 246.

What enabled Jesus to endure the cross and its shame? In what

experience are we told to consider Him? To what extent did He resist

sin? Heb. 12:2-4.

NOTE.—"What sustained the Son of God in. His betrayal and trial I

—He saw of the travail of His soul, and was satisfied. He caught a view

of the expanse of eternity, and saw the happiness of those who through

His humiliation should receive pardon and everlasting life. . . . His

ear caught the shout of the redeemed. He heard the ransomed ones

singing the song of Moses and the Lamb."—"Testimonies," vol. 8,

pp. 43, 44.

When did. David expect satisfaction for his faithfulness in God's

service? Ps. 17:15.

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Because of his hope of future glory, how was Paul able to esti-

mate the afflictions of this life? 2 Cor. 4:17.

What earnest expectation inspired him to faithfulness? Rom.

8:18.

NoTE.—"You must, indeed, look to Jesus, keeping your eyes fixed

on the glory at the top of the ladder. Through Christ alone can you snake

sure of heaven, where all is purity, holiness, peace, and blessedness,

where there are glories that mortal lips cannot describe. The nearest

we can come to a description of the reward that awaits the overcomer

is to say that it is a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. It

will be an eternity of bliss, a blessed eternity, unfolding new glo'ries

throughout the ceaseless ages."—Id., p. 131.

What determined purpose regarding the things of the past con-

trolled the great apostle? What inspired him to press forward in the

struggle? Phil. 3:13, 14.

10.

What testimony did Paul bear just before his martyrdom? What

hope inspired him to faithfulness even unto death? 2 Tim. 4:6-8.

11.

In what part of the heavenly reward did Paul expect to receive

the very crown of satisfaction? 1 Thess..2:19, 20.

NOTE.—"Yet there is a future joy to which Paul looked forward as

the recompense of his labors,—the same joy for the sake of which Christ

endured the cross and despised the shame,—the joy of seeing the frui-

tion of his work."—"Education," p. 70.

"At the final day, when the wealth of earth shall perish, he who has

laid up treasure in heaven will behold that which his life has gained.

If we have given heed to the words of ChriSt, then, as we gather around

the great white throne, we shall

see

souls who have been saved through

our agency, and shall know that one has saved others, and these still

others,--a large company brought into the haven of rest as the result

of our labors, there to lay their crowns at Jesus' feet, and praise Him

through the ceaseless ages of eternity. With- what joy will the worker

for Christ behold these redeemed ones, who share the glory of the Re-

deemer! How precious will heaven be to those who have been faithful

in the work of saving souls!"—"Mount of Blessing," p. 135.

12.

What will be the chief source of satisfaction to Jesus when the

plan.of salvation has finished its work? Jude 24.

NOTE.—"With unutterable 'love, Jesus welcomes His faithful ones

to the 'joy of their Lord.' The Saviour's joy is in seeing, in the kingdom

of glory, .the souls that have been saved by His agony and humiliation.

And the redeemed will be. sharers in His joy, as they behold, among the

blessed, those who have been won to Christ through their prayers, their

labors, and loving sacrifice. As they gather about the great- white

throne, gladness unspeakable will fill their hearts, when they behold

those whom they have won for Christ."—"The Great Controversy,"

p. 647.

13.

What reason is given why God's remnant people should not cast

away their confidence? What is their special need? What incentive to

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faithfulness is repeated? When will the rewards be realized? Heb.

10 : 35-37.

14.

What present blessings are offered to those who open the heart

to Jesus? What wonderful recompense is held out to the Laodiceans

who repent and accept Christ's offered remedy? Rev. 3:19-21.

15.

How great is the reward offered those who stand true and loyal

through the world's last and greatest crisis? Rev. 7:13-15.

NOTE."There

are revealed in these last days visions of future

glory, scenes pictured by the hand of God, and these should be dear to

His church. . . . We must have a vision of the future and of the blessed-

ness of heaven. Stand

on the threshold of eternity, and hear the, gra-

cious welcome given to those who in this life have cooperated with Christ,

regarding it as a privilege and an honor to- suffer for His sake."—

"Testimonies," vol. 8, pp. 43, 44.

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